Bosses give M6 update after roadworks closures see kids 'stuck in cars for 10 hours'

Highways bosses will consider making changes to the 'nightmare' M6 closure which caused chaos for motorists this weekend. Some motorists complained of being stuck for 10 hours after roadworks saw the southbound motorway closed near Lancaster.

The carriageway was closed between junctions 33 and 32 over the weekend while bridge repairs were carried out close to the M55, LancsLive reports. Further closures are also planned for the next three weekends.

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Many motorists were left stranded in tailbacks with some reporting they were delayed by as much as 12 hours. Some have criticised National Highways for the decision to close the motorway while the way three lanes merge to one ahead of Junction 33 has also been questioned and blamed for much of the congestion.

Lorry drivers have reportedly been creating a convoy in order to improve traffic flow ahead of Junction 33 where three lanes become one. National Highways has now said the impact of the closure will likely be considered over the following days ahead of next weekend. It comes after police urged them to consider an alternative

A NH spokesman told LancsLive that bosses 'might consider' changing the logistics of the closure, and diversion route, in light of this weekend's scenes. They added that the full closure had been necessary because of the complex repairs and waterproofing being carried out.

Lancashire Constabulary's force incident manager confirmed to LancsLive that police received 'an increased number of calls' from motorists left stranded in the congestion without food or water. He said: "We have received an increased number of calls, particularly yesterday, and